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Canadian Forest Industries opens nominations for 10th annual Top 10 Under 40

We’re looking for 10 people under 40 who are shaping the future of the Canadian forest industry. Send us your picks by August 6, 2022!


CN maintains normal rail operations across Canada as workers strike

Normal rail operations continue safely according to CN, as workers walked off the job on Saturday, June 18, after negotiations, predominantly on wages and benefits, failed.


B.C. provides funding to reduce wildfire risks, enhance forest health

To reduce wildfires in higher-risk communities, the B.C. government is providing $25 million in new funding to the Forest Enhancement Society of BC.
 
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Featured News 
 
Reman redefined

Reman redefined: Checking in on San Group’s Port Alberni operation

San Group has been pouring millions of dollars into creating a tight ecosystem in Port Alberni, B.C., to keep costs for the business and the environment down and make the best use of every log they can get their hands on. » Learn more...
 
OptiSaw

Researchers, OEMs discuss sawmilling advancements at OptiSaw

Ideas for processing more wood, consuming fewer logs and experiencing less downtime were introduced and discussed at OptiSaw – the sawmilling optimization and automation forum held in Kelowna. » Learn more...
 
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B.C. Forest Practices Board to audit BCTS operations in Fort St. James area

The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) program and timber-sale licence holders in the Stuart-Nechako Natural Resource District this week. » Read more...

Weyerhaeuser mourns the passing of George H. Weyerhaeuser Sr.

Weyerhaeuser Company is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George H. Weyerhaeuser Sr., long-time former leader and great-grandson of founder Frederick Weyerhaeuser. » Read more...

SFI appoints Jacob Handel as senior director, Indigenous relations

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has appointed Jacob Handel as senior director, Indigenous relations. He is Métis and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in engaging with Indigenous people and groups to SFI’s Indigenous relations team. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Nancy Hesketh

Spotlight: Nancy Hesketh

Nancy Hesketh has been involved in the forest industry for over two decades and has worked for licensees, sawmilling equipment manufacturers, and logging equipment manufacturers. In her current role, Nancy has brought her knowledge of the industry and her love for the logistics side of things to help execute the Interior Logging Association’s annual event and become a wealth of knowledge for logging contractors. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

BC First Nations Forestry Conference

Date: June 22 - June 23, 2022
Location: Virtual
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Pellet Fuels Institute Annual Conference

Date: June 24 - J26, 2022
Location: Milwaukee, Wis.
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Dust Safety Week 2022

Date: July 11 - July 15, 2022
Location: Virtual
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